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PhrasesAt the MuseumI cartellini sono anche in inglese?
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I cartellini sono anche in inglese?

Are the labels also in English?

Pronunciation

ee kar-tehl-LEE-nee SO-noh AN-keh een een-GLEH-zeh.

When to use it

Before or at the start of your visit, to understand what level of language support you will have throughout the museum.

What it means

I cartellini are the museum labels next to each work. Sono also in inglese means are also in English. This is a practical question that helps you decide whether you need an audio guide or printed guide as well.

Variations

C'è una guida multilingue?

Is there a multilingual guide?

Asking about a guide covering multiple languages.

Avete schede illustrative in inglese?

Do you have illustrated information sheets in English?

Some museums provide free information sheets per room.

Le didascalie sono bilingue?

Are the captions bilingual?

'Didascalie' is another word for labels or captions.

Mini Dialogue

— I cartellini sono anche in inglese? — Nelle sale principali sì, ma in alcune sale minori solo in italiano. — Per le sale solo in italiano, c'è qualche supporto? — Sì, abbiamo foglietti illustrativi in inglese da ritirare all'ingresso. — Perfetto, li prendo subito.

— Are the labels also in English? — In the main halls yes, but in some minor rooms only in Italian. — For the Italian-only rooms, is there any support? — Yes, we have illustrated sheets in English to collect at the entrance. — Perfect, I'll pick them up straight away.

Cultural Note

Major Italian museums have increasingly adopted bilingual Italian-English labelling. The Vatican, Uffizi, and MAXXI in Rome are leaders in multilingual accessibility. Smaller regional museums may still rely on Italian-only signage.